head chef

head chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, fast-paced, and full of real people making real food. no microwaves, no shortcuts, just big energy and bigger flavours. as head chef, you’ll run the kitchen like it’s your own. lead the team, smash service, and make sure every bowl is something to be proud of

 

what you’ll be doing 

creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up 

keeping quality sky-high. every bowl, every time 

coaching your team to grow in confidence and skill 

staying cool under pressure and being fast on your feet 

making your kitchen a place where people want to work and guests can taste the pride

thinking with a kaizen mindset. constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen 

you’ll love this role if you...

are ready to learn, lead + level up

thrive in a fresh kitchen with no microwaves

take real pride in your food and your team 

want to push for better. from prep to bowl 

believe kitchens should be places of connection, creativity + good vibes 

what you’ll get 

a culture that supports your growth, wellbeing + individuality 

up to £8,000 annual bonus

£200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work

private medical insurance 

50% off wagamama outside of work 

free meals on shift 

fresh dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift 

early access to earned pay with wagestream 

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents 

first access to our new menus 

30% off at our other brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more) 

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

apply today + take a seat at the bench

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

feed yourself, feed others



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